Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • 125 grams butter (softened)
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar (65 grams)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 3/4 cup self raising flour (115 grams)
  • 1/2 cup plain flour (75 grams)
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut (35 grams)
  • 60 grams butter
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar (125 grams)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Instruction

  • Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced)and line two trays with baking paper.
  • Place softened butter along with the brown sugar into the bowl of an electric mixture and beat for approximately 8 minutes until pale and smooth.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and the egg and mix to combine.
  • Add the self raising flour, plain flour and desiccated coconut and mix on a low speed until just combined.
  • Use a tablespoon to scoop up the mixture and gently roll into little balls before placing on the baking trays. Repeat until you have used all of the mixture.
  • Gently press down on the top of the balls with the back of a fork to flatten, before placing the baking trays into the oven to bake for 10 - 12 minutes.
  • Let the Monte Carlo Biscuits cool on the baking trays for 10 minutes before carefully transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.